nerdgirl 0 #1 April 6, 2008 On Friday, the Fars News Agency (FNA), a nominally independent news organization in Tehran, posted a story about a movie (allegedly) being made in response to “Fitna.” I would have been much more impressed if they would have announced something more pro-active – positive narratives to counter – rather than reactive. C’est la vie. “TEHRAN (FNA)- A Non-Governmental Organization in Iran has started production of a documentary called ‘Beyond Fitna’ to respond to far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders’ provocative dissertation ‘Fitna.’ “The Iranian organization called ‘NGO Islam and Christianity’ started production of the documentary after the Dutch lawmaker displayed his movie which urges Muslims to tear out ‘hate-filled’ verses from the Qoran and starts and finishes with an insulting cartoon of Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). “The NGO’s documentary called ‘Beyond Fitna’ deals with incitement of violence in the Bible. [emphasis-nerdgirl] Muslims believe that the book deemed holy by Christians today is a distorted version of the original Bible. “‘Beyond Fitna’ focuses on the orders given to worldwide Christians in the (distorted version of) Bible for stoking violence, committing genocide, attacking others, beheading and burning women and children who have been taken into captivity. [emphasis-nerdgirl] “The documentary recycles film clips from crimes committed by extremist Christians under the inspirations of the said Bible teachings, and aims to provide a response to the allegations made by Pope Benedict XVI, who called Islam a religion of violence after misunderstanding certain Organic verses. “’Beyond Fitna’ is produced while an overwhelming wave of protest is shown by worldwide Muslim and Christian communities against Wilder's movie.” “Overwhelming wave” really? This I don’t get … sort of surreal: “The movie is a documentary-style exposé of American trash-journalist Bill O’Reilly’s militant calls for violent demonstrations and reprisals against ‘unbelievers’ who dare to oppose his dogma.” Will it be on youtube? VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #2 April 7, 2008 QuoteI would have been much more impressed if they would have announced something more pro-active – positive narratives to counter – rather than reactive. C’est la vie. Me too.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #3 April 7, 2008 Quote I would have been much more impressed if they would have announced something more pro-active – positive narratives to counter – rather than reactive. C’est la vie. I agree but that would never make it in our media. Sensationalism sells. The "McNeil/Lehrer" approach would be more informative but the "Bill O'Reilly" version will make the headlines. Hmmm....maybe this sort of approach might be just the ticket. http://britneyspears.ac/lasers.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZJ 0 #4 April 7, 2008 Of course, the inevitable result will be Wilders and all who agree with him saying 'Look what we said! This proves we were right!' and probably spawn 'Beyond Beyond Fitna' and the Iranian response 'Beyond Beyond Beyond Fitna' ad infinitum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 April 7, 2008 Quoteand aims to provide a response to the allegations made by Pope Benedict XVI, who called Islam a religion of violence after misunderstanding certain Organic verses. When did Pope Benedict do that? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #6 April 7, 2008 He didn't he was quoting a historic passage and the media decided to misquote him and stir shit.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #7 April 7, 2008 QuoteQuoteand aims to provide a response to the allegations made by Pope Benedict XVI, who called Islam a religion of violence after misunderstanding certain Organic verses. When did Pope Benedict do that? A reasonable guess is that the Fars News Agency (FNA) intended the comment as reference to Benedict’s 2006 Regensburg lecture. VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 April 7, 2008 The Pope was quoting a 14th century document. And before he did so he EMPHASIZED that it was a quote. It didn't stop the violent protests and the death threats against him, though. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 April 7, 2008 Want to bet that there are no riots in the streets in christian countries....and the death toll will be nill.??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #10 April 7, 2008 QuoteThe Pope was quoting a 14th century document. And before he did so he EMPHASIZED that it was a quote. It didn't stop the violent protests and the death threats against him, though. Please go back to my original post. The section quoted was taken *directly* from the Fitna News Agency, selected as indicative of reactionary (rather than pro-active) behavior. In the same quoted section, reference is made to "Bill O’Reilly’s militant calls for violent demonstrations and reprisals against ‘unbelievers’ who dare to oppose his dogma.” VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
